Intermediate Topics

Intermediate Topics

Increments

Have you ever kicked out and thought “damn, that could’ve gone better”. For the next few lines we’ll be taking a look at a few of the forgotten basics of surfing that will raise the level of competition next time you’re out there

Spray paint a surf board

Spraying your first board is like taking an art class; in your mind you can see what it’s meant to look like but in reality it just not the same. Luckily we know a guy with long flowing locks on his head, canvas like soft brown complexion and a generally over active imagination, who rides some of the sweetest fishy looking boards around the Cape. He gives us some insight into how he gets his ideas to come to life.

Style Science

Style defines you as a surfer - it’s that unique form of expression, your personal blueprint on a wave. Get some tips on improving your own style.

Winter Fitness

This article contains options for exercising and guidelines to follow which will help prevent injury and ensure that you get the most out of your training and surf.

Personal Experiences

Surfing is a unique experience for all of us. The following articles share personal insights and experiences people have had during their time as a surfer.

Entertaining Articles

So you're feeling as flat as the swell today and need a bit of a pick-up… Read some of these articles - they're bound to put a smile on your face!

Informative Articles

You're blonde and we'll forgive you for that. Want to brush up on your surfing knowledge not your hair-do? These articles will make you smarter - not prettier!

Travel Related

You've got some time off and buddies who are keen to go but you're still not convinced that a trip is in order. Read our travel related articles for tips when hitting the road.

Interviews

You need new friends but don't feel like dating online or hitting the bar. Well stop by here and get to know some really cool people better - next time you see them in the water tell them you met them at The Swell Guys!

Day of the Dad

Fathers don't get out that often, so when they do they try to get some mellow, uncrowded waves. It mustn't break too far from shore, be too rocky, too big or too pap. Join us for an adventure on the day of dad.

Island Aid

Two years after the tragic tsunami in Sumatra the story is all but forgotten. As easy as it's been for the rest of us to move on with our lives, there are those individuals who have found it as easy to dedicate their lives to helping the people of Indonesia put the pieces of their lives back together. This is one such story.

Bintang Barbie and the Doxy Rockers

One friend, three strangers and an overdose of Doxytab. This is the story of a trip clouded in mystery and superstition that turned out to be nothing more than an island in the mist. An island with perfect waves. An island called Bali.

SURVIVING A SURF TRIP: A field guide for non-surfers

Whether you're a girl/boyfriend, husband or wife of a surfer, you're going to end up missioning up the coast at one point or another and you'll soon realise whether or not a surf trip is for you. Here are some tips to help you survive the experience.

SET ADRIFT: on a Sea of Bliss

For us landlubbers out there, the sensation of a rolling deck beneath your feet can be rather disorientating. I kept my mouth shut and my hand firmly on the rail while I got the pirate low-down on life at sea for a surfer.

YOU SAID WHAT ?

OK people, let's face the facts… either you love us or you hate us. Either way we're happy just as long as you're talking about us!

The Soul Food Store

Surfing is more than just competitions, moves and boards. Surfing as an art form inspires us in many ways - we've put together some articles about the deeper side of our lifestyle. Read them and feed your soul…

The Wall of Shame

Sometimes we do things when we think nobody is watching - things like picking your nose while in traffic, or wearing no undies when visiting the Mall. Next time you go for a surf, beware, we'll be watching and we won't hesitate to pin you to the Wall of Shame for posterity…

OverXposed

Surf spots around the planet all have a few underground rippers who don't care about being famous or winning competitions - they surf because they love to. In OverXposed we profile these diamonds in the rough…

Strandloper

Ever heard the phrase “Take a trip down memory lane”? Surfers don't do that, the only lane we use is the one that leads to the ocean, instead we talk a walk down the beach where the only thing we leave behind are our footprints…

How To's

The following documents are part of this section

Basic Topics

So you're what we loosely term a "grommet" - don't worry, there's nothing wrong with being a little wet behind the ears; we'll have you standing on your own two feet in no time!

Intermediate Topics

OK, you've been around for a while - you know the difference between a fish and a swallow, a floater and a cutback, but… you need to know more! Follow these guides and put a few more feathers in your cap.

Advanced Topics

You've been around the block more than a few times, know your beach break from a point break but you still feel there's a gap in your knowledge. Go on, take the drop: read some advanced how to's…